Lesson 2
Philippine National Artists
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
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LEARNING TARGETS
At the end of this unit, the learners should be able
to do the following:
● Recognize the different Filipino National Artists in the
Philippine arts and their contributions.
● Explain the role of national artists in preserving Filipino
culture through their art.
● Appreciate the other efforts national artists have brought to
contemporary arts in the Philippines through performances.
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VALUES AND
ATTITUDES
In this unit, learners should be able to do the
following:
● Demonstrate an understanding of the role of national artists
in cultural identity and preservation by reviewing their most
notable works.
● Demonstrate patriotism through essay writing.
● Appreciate the artwork of national artists by viewing their
performances.
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FOCUS QUESTION
How do the national artists'
significant contributions impact
the community today?
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ART MOVEMENT
1. Pre-Hispanic Period: Houses are
caves and rocks.
2. Spanish Period: Stone and masonry
construction are introduced.
3. American and Japanese Period
4. Post-World War II Period: This
introduced modernism.
5. Late Twentieth Century Period:
Filipino architects infused some
formal modernism techniques and
principles.
6. The New Millenium: Architects use
new methods, computer-aided
designs, and the implementation of 5
green architecture.
Although artists deliver results independently, creative
partnerships aid in developing projects that include extensive
production work. In this section, you will discover how various
National Artists of the Arts (NAA) recipients work with many
other artists to incorporate their designs into a unified
artwork and contribute collectively to the art.
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Manuel Conde is an
actor and director who
directed and produced
several notable films,
including Genghis Khan
(1950), a historical epic
critically acclaimed locally
and internationally. He
was proclaimed National
Artist for Film in 2009.
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Carlos "Botong" Francisco was a significant figure in
Philippine art and is known for his mural painting
depicting Philippine history, culture, and folklore. His
works are found in public buildings and institutions, such
as the Manila City Hall, the National Museum of Fine Arts,
and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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Bayanihan by Carlos
“Botong” Francisco
exemplifies one of the
famous cultures in the
Philippines which is
Bayanihan that has a root
word of “Bayani” which
simply means “Hero”. With
this, this painting shows a
hero to one another.
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First Mass at Limasawa, 1965
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Magpupukot
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The libretto of the Tales of the
Manuvu was written by the poet
Bienvenido Lumbera, who was
awarded the National Artist for
Literature title in 2006. The
performance was choreographed by
Alice Reyes, who was awarded
National Artist for Dance in 2014.
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Salvador Bernal was given the National Artist Award in
2003 for theater design. He was known as the “Father of
Philippine Stage Design” because of his innovative
contributions to Philippine stage design.
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Francisco V. Coching was a pioneering Filipino
illustrator who used komiks to raise awareness of
colonialism and explore folkloric and mythic themes. He
was posthumously named a National Artist for the Visual
Arts in 2014.
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Gerardo de Leon was awarded a National Artist
for Film in 1982. He produced several anti-
American propaganda movies. His talent in
acting and directing brought him to the famous
movies Noli Me Tángere (1961), El Filibusterismo
(1962), and Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960).
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The playwright, novelist, and
poet Nick Joaquin,
recognized as a National Artist
for Literature in 1976, wrote
the renowned play "A Portrait
of the Artist as Filipino" in
1950. It was directed by
Lamberto V. Avellana.
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Lamberto C. Avellana was a National Artist for Film in
1976. He was the first director to use the motion picture
camera to establish point-of-view. He was also called the
"Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies" as early as 1939.
Daisy H. Avellana's portrayal of Candida Marasigan in the
stage and film adaptations of Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
by Nick Joaquin is widely regarded as her most enduring
legacy. She was a highly acclaimed Filipino actress who
brought depth, emotion, and authenticity to the character,
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FAD ART
Agnes Locsin is a
choreographer, director, and
teacher. She was dubbed one of
the "most progressive
contemporary choreographers
in the Philippines."
Agnes D. Locsin
National Artist for Dance
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HITMAKERS
15 National Artists for Music
Fides Cuyugan-Asensio (2022) Lucio San Pedro (1991)
Ryan Cayabyab (2018) Lucrecia R. Kasilag (1989)
Ramon P. Santos (2014) Antonio R. Buenaventura (1988)
Francisco Feliciano (2014) Honorata “Atang” dela Rama (1987)
Ernani J. Cuenco (1999) Jose Maceda (1977)
Andrea Veneracion (1999) Jovita Fuentes (1976)
Levi Celerio (1997) Antonio J. Molina (1973)
Felipe Padilla de Leon (1997) 25
